AGENCY & PARTNERSHIP



Final Examination Grading Key, Fall 2002





QUESTION I

75 points



I-A: Partnership

Two or more general partners 3 points _______
Each must have proprietary interest 3 points _______
To combine efforts or resources 3 points _______
Sharing of profits and losses 3 points _______
Equal unless otherwise agreed 3 points _______
Participation in management 3 points _______
Partnership agreement need not be in writing 3 points _______
Unlimited liability 3 points _______
Further excellent discussion 3 points _______


I-B: Limited partnership

At least one general, one limited partner 3 points _______
Liability limited 3 points _______
Except for contribution 3 points _______
One general partner's only is okay 3 points _______
Assumed name is fine 3 points _______
If commendam, firm name must so state 3 points _______
Articles must be in writing 3 points _______
And filed with secretary of state 3 points _______


I-B: Limited liability partnership

Add-on feature 3 points _______
To general or limited partnership 3 points _______
Limits tort liability only 3 points _______
Must be renewed annually 3 points _______


I-B: Limited liability company

May or may not have centralized management 3 points _______
May or may not have continuity 3 points _______
Liability limited as to all members 3 points _______
Minimum of one member 3 points _______




QUESTION II

72 points



II-A: Secretary of State 12 points _______
II-B: The Florida site - the partners individually 12 points _______
II-C: The Plank Road site - the partnership owns the site 12 points _______
II-D: The Sherwood site - the partnership owns the site 12 points _______
II-E: Creditor may seize only the Florida site 12 points _______
II-F: File a trade name affidavit with Parish Clerk 12 points _______




QUESTION III

72 points



III-A: Limited Liability Partnership 9 points _______
III-B: Limited Partnership or Partnership in Commendam 9 points _______
III-C: Sole proprietorship may cross state lines 9 points _______
: General partnership may cross state lines 9 points _______
III-D: Limited Liability Partnership 9 points _______
III-E: Limited Liability Partnership 9 points _______
III-F: Subchapter S Corporation 9 points _______
III-G: Limited Partnership or Partnership in Commendam 9 points _______




QUESTION IV

99 points



IV-A: List the ways in which an agency terminates.

When revoked by the principal 3 points _______
When the agent resigns or renounces the power 3 points _______
Upon death of the principal or the agent 3 points _______
Upon bankruptcy of principal or of agent 3 points _______
Upon interdiction of the agent 3 points _______
Upon interdiction and appointment of curator for principal 3 points _______
Upon occurrence of resolutory condition specified in the power 3 points _______
When purpose of the power becomes impossible 3 points _______
When purpose of the power is accomplished 3 points _______


IV-B: List those activities that will subject a limited partner to unlimited liability.

May not manage or conduct business with third parties 3 points _______
Name may not appear in firm name 3 points _______
Unless also the name of general partner 3 points _______
Or of a predecessor firm 3 points _______


IV-C: List those activities that a limited partner may do without losing limited status.

May serve as non-managerial employee 3 points _______
Commendam partner may consult and advise 3 points _______
Commendam partner may be surety 3 points _______
May vote on admission or expulsion 3 points _______
May vote on continuation or termination 3 points _______
Each other item on which may vote 3 points _______


IV-D: Name the three "wicked sisters" that employers' liability statutes and workers' compensation statutes were intended to eliminate.

The fellow-servant doctrine 3 points _______
Assumption of the risk 3 points _______
Contributory negligence 3 points _______


IV-E: In workers' compensation, what is a "statutory employer"?

Employees of contractor 3 points _______
Engaged to perform work that is a part of the principal's trade 3 points _______


IV-F: List as many factors as you can that a court will take into consideration in determining whether a person is an "employee" or independent contractor. Put the single most important factor first on your list.

Extent of control master may exercise over details of work 6 points _______
Whether the one employed is engaged in distinct occupation or business 3 points _______
Whether the employer or workman supplies tools 3 points _______
Length of time for which the person is employed 3 points _______
The skill required in the particular occupation 3 points _______
Whether the work is a part of the regular business of the employer 3 points _______
The method of payment, whether by the job or by the hour 3 points _______
Whether the principal is or is not in business 3 points _______




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